We are looking for a motivated and experienced Project Manager to join us on a full time basis for a 15 month maternity cover, until 31st December 2026, covering the area of West Wales. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager who is passionate about making a meaningful impact in the housing development sector and wants to be part of our dedicated team. Together, we aim to build a better future for our communities. Pobl is a leading organisation in this sector, committed to delivering high-quality homes and creating sustainable places to live.

What is great about the role?

Placemaking and green infrastructure are central to our vision. We aim to create homes and communities where people are proud to live, with a strong focus on quality and sustainability in vibrant, mixed-tenure neighbourhoods.

We work in partnership to make a real difference across Wales, delivering the number and variety of new homes our communities need.

Where does this role fit in?

As a Project Manager at Pobl, you’ll play a key role in delivering new homes and supporting the growth of our organisation. You’ll oversee all stages of the development process – from initial concept to final handover – and will help shape successful partnerships and relationships along the way.

You’ll be expected to manage projects efficiently, keep the customer at the centre of everything you do, and maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and delivery.

What skills and experience do you need?

To thrive in this role, we’re looking for someone with:

A proven track record in a similar role within a development and/or contracting environment.
Strong commercial awareness and experience in the delivery of new homes.
A collaborative approach with experience of partnership working and stakeholder engagement.
Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and meet deadlines.
Good knowledge of the housebuilding and construction industry, including the role of Registered Social Landlords (RSLs).
Demonstrated experience in pre- and post-contract programme management.
A strong understanding of health and safety practices within a construction environment.
A full driving licence and access to a car.

We are committed to supporting the growth and development of our colleagues. If you don’t meet every point above but are eager to develop, we’d still encourage you to apply.

What are the pay and benefits?

We offer a competitive salary, which is based on experience and assessed against our two tier pay structure for Project Managers (Please see JD for more details on both):

Tier 1: £59,074 per year (for highly experienced Project Managers with significant responsibility), for 37 hours per week, fixed term until 31st Dec 2026
Tier 2: £51,368 per year (for those building experience in the role, with the opportunity to progress), for 37 hours per week, fixed term until 31st Dec 2026
Flexible working policies – this role would be both home and office based with regular time spent out on site, covering West Wales. Our head office is Swansea, where we regularly meet as a team.
The team come together in the office one day a week, typically on a Wednesday, although there’s the ability to come in more frequently.
You will need to be a driver with access to a vehicle
26 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days with length of service
Mileage paid at 45p per mile
Pension scheme
Sick pay
Colleague Referral Scheme (£250 per referral)
Time for Talking – a free counselling service
Health Cash Plan
Savings Scheme
Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes
Cycle to work and Electric Car scheme
Eyecare plan
Give as You Earn charity donation scheme
Gym and shopping discounts
Training and progression opportunities

What’s FREDIE?

At Pobl Group we are guided, in all that we do, by a group of principles that we call FREDIE, these are: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement. This means that whatever your background, you will have an equal opportunity at Pobl Group and we encourage you to apply now.

How do you apply?

If you have the skills, experience and enthusiasm required to be our next difference maker, please follow the prompts to apply now. Our application process is an up to date CV & we ask a question around your motivation, skills & experience for the role, along with a few contact details so that we can get back in touch with you.

Interviews will be taking place 18th September in our Swansea office.

If you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require to support you to application process, please contact group.talent@poblgroup.co.uk or 0300 3735262

Who are Pobl group?

Pobl Group is a dynamic organisation with ambitious plans to contribute significantly to the creation of new homes in Wales. We are committed to delivering high-quality housing and making a positive impact on communities across the region. Pobl’s provisions varies from care and support to individuals, through to commercial development activities. Our team provides services for all these business areas, so you’ll get involved with a very diverse customer base. We have set ourselves the goal to create 10,000 new homes by 2031, and to become a carbon neutral business by 2050.

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Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 15 months

Pay: £51,368.00-£59,074.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Sick pay

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Swansea SA7 9HG

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